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The next thing I need is an articulated mouth and the ability to spit fire. And spikes on my back!

For balance as well, obviously.

[–] Jankatarch@lemmy.world 17 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

YES. THIS IS THE GOAL.

[–] cogitase@lemmy.dbzer0.com 64 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Is that photo AI? All the videos of the real prototype look substantially different.

https://youtu.be/vLwpMu_msW0

[–] Sergio@lemmy.world 71 points 1 day ago (2 children)

At best it's concept art, tho that thin strap probably wouldn't serve the purpose they're looking for. At worst it's generated by clickbait article writers.

How could they pass up an "electrified facehugger penis sheath" image like this?

https://www.cnn.com/style/article/japan-robotic-tail-intl-hnk-trnd/index.html

fr tho it's pretty cool research

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[–] TheEighthDoctor@lemmy.zip 1 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Do people just use "AI" now instead of "Photoshopped"

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[–] NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.de 27 points 1 day ago

You're right, it seems. That video is old (6 years), but I couldn't find any photos or videos that look substantially different from it.

"Arque tail" is the keywords to search for, if anyone wants to do their own research.

[–] ThePantser@sh.itjust.works 60 points 1 day ago

Furry costumes just got more lifelike.

[–] Darako@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago
[–] OrteilGenou@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (5 children)

Won't people get used to this, making it harder to walk without it?

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[–] blackjam_alex@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago
[–] zakobjoa@lemmy.world 37 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yeah, that'll help elderly people with mobility issues β€” hucking another 5 kg of metal, motors and batteries around.

[–] bleistift2@sopuli.xyz 16 points 1 day ago (3 children)

The way it’s depicted, the weight will be felt around the center point of the body. That’s where it exerts the least force. Also I contest the notion that a difference of 5kg is that significant, even in elderly people.

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I would put it on the front

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 22 points 1 day ago (4 children)

This is just the first step towards making Dr Octopuss a reality. AND WE DON'T HAVE SPIDERMAN TO SAVE US!!!!

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[–] ssfckdt@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 1 day ago

What's next, litter boxes in nursing homes? /s

[–] Jhex@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

beats using a cane!

[–] ZkhqrD5o@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

Cat girl GILFs

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